MEXICO – Frank L. Swett, 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at his home on Meadow Street, with his family by his side.

He was born in Mexico, on June 17, 1935, a son of Herbert and Doris (Bailey) Swett and graduated from Mexico High School, Class of 1953, where he was known for his athletic ability in football, basketball and baseball.

Frank was married to Shirley Ethel Ramey in Rumford on April 14, 1953.

Frank worked as an independent heating contractor in the area for MEMCO for many years, until retirement in 2004. Frank and his wife formerly owned and operated Tabers Ice Cream Stand and Miniature Golf in Canton for many years. They also owned and operated the 1820 House Bed and Breakfast in Mexico, where they met many friends from around the world. They had resided in the 1820 House for more than 25 years, where many family gatherings will be remembered.

Frank was a member and a past king lion of the Mexico Lions Club, member of Rumford Falls Aerie 1248, FOE, former member of Rumford Maine Lodge 862, BPOE, and member of Blazing Star Lodge 30, AF & AM. He enjoyed their camp at Worthley Pond and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley; three daughters, Marcy Bisson and husband, David, of Raymond, Donna Jamison and husband, Jeff, of Saco, and Carol Hotham and husband, Phil, of Mexico; two sons, David Swett and wife, Roxanne, of East Dixfield, and Herbert L. Swett of Biddeford; his mother, Doris Swett of Rumford; five sisters, Judy Roy and husband, Bill, of Mexico, Grace Boudreau of Mexico, Hazel Bolduc of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Margie Swett and companion, Charlie Grace, of Mexico, and Jennie Cushman and husband, Robert, of Mexico; a sister-in-law, Doris Swett of Rumford; 16 grandchildren, Dan, Jason and Tracy Bisson, Danny, Brandy, Pam and Amy Swett, Jessica Curran, Josh and Joel Hanmer, Alli and Frank Swett, Corey, Sam and Jason Hotham and Katie LaPolla; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Herbert L. Swett; two brothers, Forest and Preston Swett; and a sister, Joan Whiting.